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G622 XBE

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,900 mi
Last recorded63,900 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG622 XBE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 63,900 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 63,832 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,188 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,015 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,763 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,541 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 50,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 43,589 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,316 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,213 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,551 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,826 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,545 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,084 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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G622 XBE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G622 XBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G622 XBE registered?

G622 XBE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 February 1990.

Is G622 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G622 XBE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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